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A Horse Named Winx: a new documentary tells her story
Will this new Australian production see Winx make ground on legendary racehorses such as Gunsynd and Phar Lap in the…
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at 30: more important than ever
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was shot on location in and around Sydney, Broken Hill, Coober Pedy,…
Alien: Romulus avoids feminism entirely
Previous films in the franchise presented feminism in contradictory lights, but Alien: Romulus bodyswerves the issue.
KAOS, Netflix: Zeus comes in many forms onscreen – just like the original myths
Horny, wrathful, loving, camp – Zeus has been portrayed many ways onscreen, and Jeff Goldblum continues the rich tradition.
How streaming has changed Australian kids’ TV viewing
There is currently no concrete requirement for any broadcaster or streamer in Australia to screen a certain amount of local…
Nuns are a habit on the Hollywood screen – but why?
From The Sound of Music to Immaculate, nuns have been on a run, even as their real-life counterparts dwindle.
200% Wolf shows Australian animators could lead on the world stage
With the many hurdles Australian animators have to jump, 200% Wolf is a reminder that world-class animation is possible here.
The Roman Empire on TV: our fixation on Ancient Rome spans decades
How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Whatever the frequency, there's a TV show for that.
The Blair Witch Project at 25: how one film changed the horror genre
The Blair Witch Project popularised the low budget 'found-footage' horror genre and inspired a generation of indie filmmakers.
Deadpool & Wolverine won’t save the MCU
At times, Deadpool & Wolverine feels like a drunken eulogy for the Marvel content produced by 20th Century Fox.